Supporting community

Located in the heart of Chigwell, Bucaan Community House Inc is situated on Bucaan St next to the Allunga Rd shops. Bucaan Community House Inc was initially known as Chigwell Community House Inc and was officially opened in 1986 by the Honourable Ray Groom MHA.

Bucaan is an incorporated body, we are led by an elected community based management committee.

You can do lots at Bucaan! A range of services and classes are available.

Check out our newsletter and timetable below.

Our vision
To create a safe, supportive and caring community.

Our Mission
To be recognised as a lead organisation that is accessible by its community and that operates within its limitations and available resources.

Our Values
Operate in an open and transparent manner; be inclusive, respectful and non-judgmental, utilise community development principles in how we relate to our community, engage and empower our community, be open to innovative projects, programs and concepts and value teamwork and the contribution of the individual.

Wellness and Reablement
Bucaan Community House is committed to embedding wellness and reablement within all its programs and activities to enable persons to be as independent as possible, to have high self-esteem, and to have the chance to make choices and meaningful contributions to their community.

Child Safety Statement of Commitment

  • BCH is committed to child safety.
  • We want children to be safe, happy and empowered. We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
  • We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.
  • We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently with our robust policies and procedures.  We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety, which we follow rigorously.
  • We believe children when they raise a concern or make an allegation
  • BCH is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks. We have robust human resources and recruitment practices for all staff and volunteers, and are committed to regularly training and educating our staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
  • We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers. We are committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from a culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
  • We have specific policies, procedures and training in place that support our leadership team, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
  • If you believe a child is at immediate risk, phone 000.

    Regular Activities

    The Centre is closed everyday from 12.30pm to 1.30pm

    Monday

    Pilates – 1:15pm to 2:15pm (TEMP: Tolosa Street Hall, 148 Tolosa St, Glenorchy)

    Best Foot Forward Walking Group – Various times, various locations. FREE. All ages, fitness-friendly

    BCH Garden Working Bee – 9–11am. FREE. Contact BCH: 6249 5363

    Driver Mentoring – Daily, by appointment

    Commissioner of Declarations – By appointment

    Tuesday

    Photography Group – 10am. FREE. Call the house to join

    Mission Australia Home Handy Works – 10:30–11:30am (Monthly). FREE. Check Facebook for dates

    Go Exercise – 11:45am–12:35pm. $5. All ages and fitness levels (TEMP: Claremont Girl Guides Hall, 5 Box Hill Rd, Claremont)

    NILS – By appointment

    Craft Group – 1pm–3pm. FREE / BYO project

    Crewative Arts Connect – 3:30–5:30pm. FREE. Arts for creative youth. Contact the house for more details

    Driver Mentoring – Daily, by appointment

    Commissioner of Declarations – By appointment

    Wednesday

    Grandparents Support Group – 10am–1pm. FREE. Managed by BAPTCARE. Ph: 6212 9800

    Games Day – 1–3pm. FREE. Cards and Boardgames (BYO)

    Crewative Arts Connect – 3:30–5:30pm. FREE. Arts for creative youth. Contact the house for more details

    Boots & All Line Dancing – Beginners: 5:30–6:30pm ($4). Improvers: 6:30–7:30pm ($4). 57 Federal St, North Hobart

    Driver Mentoring – Daily, by appointment

    Commissioner of Declarations – By appointment

    Thursday

    Healthy Hearts – 10:00am–11:00am (TEMP: Tolosa Street Hall, 148 Tolosa St, Glenorchy)

    FREE Morton Medical Clinic – 1:30–4:30pm. Bookings essential. Fortnightly (every second week)

    Driver Mentoring – Daily, by appointment

    Commissioner of Declarations – By appointment

    Friday

    Driver Mentoring – Daily, by appointment

    Saturday & Sunday

    Centre closed

Want to volunteer?

We rely on our wonderful volunteers in the community.  If you are interested in volunteering with us check out our volunteering information and positions vacant. Or you can fill in our simple form here.

Want to donate?

Donate now and help Bucaan Community House continue our work. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Bucaan Community House